142 Adams St · Hartford, CT 06112

$499,900

9 bd · 3.0 ba · 4,080 sqft · MultiFamily · 8 Days on market

Built 1922 Good condition 4,791 sqft lot

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Why this score? — see what drove the B+ grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

• Cash flow +29.9/30.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• Appreciation +10.0/10.0
• 1% rule +8.4/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Livability +3.8/5.0
• Condition / age +3.8/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Schools +1.4/10.0

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (2-4 Unit). Listing-text estimate: 3 units. confirmed

Listing remarks

Welcome to 142-144 Adams Street in Hartford, Connecticut-a beautifully renovated three-family property that seamlessly blends modern updates with timeless character. This turnkey investment features a newer roof, updated mechanical systems, and extensive interior improvements, providing peace of mind for years to come. Each spacious unit stylish contemporary finishes, creating bright, inviting living spaces that appeal to both tenants and owner-occupants alike. The attractive exterior enhances curb appeal, while the thoughtfully updated interiors showcase comfort and functionality throughout. Whether you're looking to expand your investment portfolio or occupy one unit while generating rent

Key facts

• Newer roof
• Spacious unit
• Attractive exterior

Tags

• NEWER ROOF
• UPDATED MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
• SPACIOUS UNIT
• CONTEMPORARY FINISHES
• ATTRACTIVE EXTERIOR
• THOUGHTFULLY UPDATED INTERIORS

Property features AI

Exterior

• Utilities: Public water connected; Public sewer connected; Natural gas hot water with 50-gallon tank
• Home design: Multi-family property (3-family)
• Construction: Frame construction; Concrete foundation; Asphalt shingle roof; Vinyl siding; Built as a multi-family dwelling
• Exterior features: Balcony; Level lot

Interior

• Bedrooms: 9 total bedrooms
• Bathrooms: 3 full bathrooms
• Heating & cooling: Hot air heating; Natural gas heat
• Interior features: 15 total rooms; Full basement with storage and hatchway

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3 × 3-bed/1.0-bath units multifamily listed at $500k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $2k ($22k/yr) — positive. Per door: $616/mo.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($7k rent vs $500k).

Location & tenants

• Location reads 76/100 on livability (#58 in CT, #3,553 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, health & safety A+; Watch: schools D-, crime F, employment F.
• Hartford School District (urban): math 13% / reading 21% proficiency, ranked #150 of 153 in CT (top 98%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 84% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: 47 active listings in the ZIP; lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 1,867 units permitted in Capitol Planning Region in 2024 (1,399 in 5+ unit buildings).
• At $6,711/mo this rent would consume 181% of the median local household income ($44k/yr) (locally 1466% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

• In year one you build about $53k of equity ($3k loan paydown + $50k appreciation (10.0% local appreciation)).
• At projected returns (10.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $140k cash investment doubles in ~2 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
• By year 2, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$86k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

• Only 8 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1922 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 27% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→16/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $499,900

Questions for the listing agent

1. Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
2. What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
3. Built in 1922 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
5. Schools are D-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
6. Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
7. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
8. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
9. How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 1.34% ✓
• Cap rate: 10.73%
• Cash-on-cash: 15.83%
• DSCR: 1.70
• GRM: 6.2

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

10.0% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 36.0%
• Equity multiple: 3.79×
• Total profit: $389,996
• Equity at exit: $450,350

10-year hold

• IRR: 31.0%
• Equity multiple: 8.55×
• Total profit: $1,056,167
• Equity at exit: $971,196

Cash invested: $139,972 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 27 Tenant-Leaning
• State Connecticut: 27 Tenant-Leaning · D+7
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

Strong tenant statutes; rent commissions in some towns; courts slow especially in cities.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 06112

• Home prices YoY: 4.9%
• Active inventory: 47
• Price-to-rent: 18.6×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $6,711 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$2,622
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$625 /mo · $7,498/yr
• Insurance: −$208
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$1,409
• Net cashflow: $1,847

Break-even live

Break-even rent $4,373

Max offer price $499,900

Occupancy floor 67%

3-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)

Units	Beds	Baths	Est. rent
▸ 3× units	3	1	$6,711
Total (3 units)			$6,711

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $124,975
• Closing costs: $14,997
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 7 events

1. 2026-06-13
   statusdays on market $499,900 Under Contract 8 DOM
2. 2026-06-10
   days on market $499,900 Active 7 DOM
3. 2026-06-09
   days on market $499,900 Active 6 DOM
4. 2026-06-08
   days on market $499,900 Active 5 DOM
5. 2026-06-07
   days on market $499,900 Active 4 DOM
6. 2026-06-05
   remarks 699-char remark
7. 2026-06-05
   listed $499,900 Active 1 DOM

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 5/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥97°F today · 16 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 27% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 4 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $80,532
• − Mortgage interest: −$28,002
• − Property taxes: −$7,498
• − Insurance: −$2,500
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$6,443
• − Management: −$6,443
• − Depreciation: −$14,543
• Taxable income: $15,104
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$3,625
• After-tax cash flow: $18,539/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Condition & rehab AI · 13 photos

Good 75/100 Cosmetic rehab

This three-family property is in good condition with modern updates and a well-maintained exterior. It offers a good investment opportunity with potential for further value enhancement through minor updates.

Value-add opportunities

• Both Painting the exterior and interior walls — Fresh paint can enhance the curb appeal and interior aesthetics, making the property more attractive to potential buyers and renters.
• Both Updating the kitchen appliances — Modernizing the kitchen appliances can improve the overall functionality and appeal of the property, attracting more potential buyers and renters.
• Both Landscaping improvements — Enhancing the landscaping can increase the property's curb appeal and make it more inviting for potential buyers and renters.

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

• Both Painting the exterior and interior walls — Fresh paint can enhance the curb appeal and interior aesthetics, making the property more attractive to potential buyers and renters. ↑
• Both Updating the kitchen appliances — Modernizing the kitchen appliances can improve the overall functionality and appeal of the property, attracting more potential buyers and renters. ↑
• Both Landscaping improvements — Enhancing the landscaping can increase the property's curb appeal and make it more inviting for potential buyers and renters. ↑

ⓘ Cost ranges are severity-bucket heuristics (US national rule-of-thumb). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting a rehab budget.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Hartford School District
• NCES district ID: 0901920
• Math proficiency: 13% ▼ -5.00%
• Reading proficiency: 21% ▼ -6.00%
• Median HH income: $30,521
• Composite: 13.54/100
• National rank: #9514
• State rank: #150 of 153 in CT

Livability — Hartford

• Score: 76/100
• State rank: #58
• US rank: #3553

Category grades

Amenities A+ Commute A+ Cost of living A- Crime F Employment F Housing B Health & safety A+ User ratings F

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Hartford, CT
• County: Hartford County · 754,208 people
• City population: 121,162
• Metro: Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown, CT
• Population (ZIP): 22,333
• Household income: $44,460
• Rent vs Own: 60.4% rent · 39.6% own
• Severe rent burden: 1466.0

Population outlook (Capitol County) Hauer SSP2

• By 2040: 1,063,519

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly Black (68%)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 68% Hispanic / Latino 19% White 9% Two or more races 6%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Puerto Rican 15% Dominican 1%
• Common ancestry: Hispanic 2%
• Foreign-born: 26% · Canada
• Languages at home: 81% English-only · Spanish 14% French/Haitian/Cajun 2% Other Indo-European 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Capitol

• 2024 margin: Strong D (+21.9) · D 60.1% · R 38.2% · Other 1.7%
• All cycles: 2024: D+21.9

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▲ 14.58%
• Current HPI: 310.7763
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown, CT
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 1.06%
• F500 in state: 38

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in CT)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Industrial Machinery	4	$38B
▸Insurance	3	$71B
▸Financial Services	2	$25B
▸Transportation / Logistics	2	$18B
▸Healthcare	1	$247B
▸Telecommunications	1	$55B

Price history

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• 2026-06-03 Listed $499,900 Smart MLS